Cargo & Freight Agents

In the Air Force:
Air Transportation; Air Transportation Apprentice; Air Transportation Craftsman; Air Transportation Helper; Air Transportation Journeyman; Air Transportation Superintendent; Traffic Management Journeyman

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

On the job, you would:

Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.

Track delivery progress of shipments.

Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.

Transportation

movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Business

customer service

administrative services

Arts and Humanities

English language

Math and Science

geography

Basic Skills

talking to others

listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

communicate by speaking

listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen

order or arrange things

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.